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darkestboy

Companion Diversity

Apr 19, 2012 13:54

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betawho April 19 2012, 13:44:03 UTC

I think part of what people are dreading is that Jenna ends up being just another person from the 21st Century.

We have had Companions of different ages and genders, but all of them have ended up being from the present time in some way. Even River and Jack. River started out with us thinking she was from the 51st Century, then it ends up she was raised in Leadworth with Amy. Jack may have started out as a time agent, but still ended up living most of his onscreen life in the present day.

There hasn't, yet, been a New Who Companion who was from any other time or planet. For a show that travels in time and space it's gotten very parochial. I think people are just wanting a Leela, or a Romana, or a Zoe, or a Jamie, or just someone who isn't "just like us."

darkestboy April 19 2012, 13:46:12 UTC

I guess we're at a point where we should have a Leela, Zoe or Romana type. Maybe with JLC's character, we might get it. One can hope.

ddhobsessed April 19 2012, 23:09:11 UTC

you've just posted EXACTLY what i've been thinking haha

radiantbaby April 20 2012, 06:09:40 UTC

Amen.

darkestboy April 20 2012, 12:38:06 UTC

Thanks guys. Glad this post has interested you both. Just with JLC's casting and the reaction, it's been on my mind for a while now.

randomgirl666 April 20 2012, 22:00:39 UTC

You speak the truth. If there isn't another non-white companion or either a black or female Doctor Who in say... 5 or 10 years, then I'll be getting a bit suspicious. But the main cast list for Who is actually quite small, and compared to nationwide demographics, they're actually over performing in terms of diversity.